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Case report

Family members' influence on the schizophrenic patient's decision to undertake psychiatric treatment: case report

Krzysztof Krysta1, Krzysztof Kucia1, Adam Klasik1
1. Klinika Psychiatrii i Psychoterapii Śląskiej Akademii Medycznej w Katowicach
Postępy Psychiatrii i Neurologii 2007; 16, suplement 1 (21): 41-43
Keywords: schizophrenia, family, case report

Abstract

Objective. A dual case is reported of a father and daughter, both with psychotic symptoms.

Case. The 31-year-old daughter was diagnosed with undifferentiated schizophrenia. Her personal history suggests that the onset of schizophrenic symptoms preceded her hospitalization by 9 years. She did not receive any regular treatment. Her father has never been treated psychiatrically. The presence of his psychiatric symptoms was found during the family history taking.

Commentary. Both patients shared some of the delusional content, which contributed to the schizophrenic daughter decision to consent to treatment.

Address for correspondence:
Dr Krzysztof Krysta
Klinika Psychiatrii i Psychoterapii Śląskiej Akademii Medycznej
ul. Ziołowa 45/47, 40-635 Katowice